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MOT Test Centres in Tower Hamlets
31 MOT test stations in Tower Hamlets (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (23%) test motorcycles, 5 (16%) test Class 7 vans and 20 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
31
#23 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
7
23% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
5
16% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Tower Hamlets Stations Can Test
Of the 31 listed stations, 28 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Tower Hamlets. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 5; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across London (28), Bow (2), Isle of Dogs (1). 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 23% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 23% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 28 | 90% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 5 | 16% | £58.60 |
Where the 31 Tower Hamlets stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (11)
Stations in Tower Hamlets authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autocare UK172 Hadleigh Street | London | E2 0LD | 07550 771769 | 123457 |
| Batmans Garage220-222 Caroline Street | London | E1 0JQ | 020 7790 7007 | 123457 |
| Bravos Motorcycles LtdRailway Arch 296 | London | E2 9HD | 020 7018 2322 | 123457 |
| Clever Turbo MotorcyclesArch 433-434 | London | E3 4JS | 020 8982 0621 | 123457 |
| Coborn Garage Ltd206 Three Colts Lane | London | E2 6JN | 020 7739 9303 | 123457 |
| Docklands Vehicle CentreUnit 9B | Bow | E3 3LT | 020 7515 4879 | 123457 |
| Mansell Street Garage Limited145-147 Cannon Street Road | London | E1 2LX | 020 7480 6859 | 123457 |
| Mworks Ltd290 Cambridge Heath Road | London | E2 9HA | 07595 596851 | 123457 |
| Riverside MotorcyclesUnit 3 | London | E3 2TB | 020 8983 4896 | 123457 |
| Takamo Auto Clinic25 Coventry Road | London | E2 6JN | 020 7377 9242 | 123457 |
| Tower Hamlets Transport Complex2 Silvocea Way | London | E14 0JJ | 020 7364 1069 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)
Stations in Tower Hamlets authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £40-55 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Auto Fix202 Barnardo Street | London | E1 0LL | 020 7790 9576 | 123457 |
| Abtech Garage Ltd71 Manchester Road | Isle of Dogs | E14 3DN | 020 7987 2722 | 123457 |
| Babley Autos134 Railway Arches | London | E1 2PH | 020 7702 7080 | 123457 |
| Bancroft Garage193 Bancroft Road | London | E1 4ET | 020 7790 6128 | 123457 |
| Batt Bros MOTS & Servicing Ltd293 Arch | London | E2 9HA | 020 7739 4718 | 123457 |
| Burdettmot Centre Ltd430 Burdett Road | London | E3 4AT | 07985 610216 | 123457 |
| E One MOT Centre123 Chapman Street | London | E1 2PH | 020 7791 1977 | 123457 |
| E-Two MOT Centre288A Clare Street | London | E2 9HA | 020 7739 1922 | 123457 |
| E3 Motoring126 Bow Common Lane | London | E3 4BH | 020 8980 9844 | 123457 |
| Eastend MOT193 Barnardo Street | London | E1 0LL | 020 7265 9862 | 123457 |
| Globetown MOT Centre LtdArch 179 | London | E2 0LQ | 020 7790 2801 | 123457 |
| H & H Motors281 Clare Street | London | E2 9HD | 020 7739 3342 | 123457 |
| Hilmi's MOT Centre Ltd2A Vyner Street | London | E2 9DG | 020 8983 0679 | 123457 |
| Kpm Automotive Ltd164-169 Lukin Street | London | E1 0BN | 020 7377 2182 | 123457 |
| Kruuz MOT8 Christian Street | London | E1 1SE | 07973 444888 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit387 Bethnal Green Road · Kwik Fit | London | E2 0AN | 020 7729 7482 | 123457 |
| S & S MotorsArch 14 | Bow | E3 4DT | 020 8980 7342 | 123457 |
| S S Auto Services LimitedArch 58 | London | E1 5BW | 020 7247 5678 | 123457 |
| Stig Motors398-403 Rhodeswell Road | London | E14 7TN | 020 7537 7175 | 123457 |
| Woodseer Autos14 Copenhagen Place | London | E14 7EZ | 020 7537 2447 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Tower Hamlets
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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